25 jobs found in united states

The Social Action Lab and Health and Social Media Group at the University of Pennssylvania as of July 1 have openings for postdoctoral researchers to conduct basic and applied work on attitudes and persuasion, with particular attention to HIV, health, and science communication (i.e., health behavior, climate change). The ideal candidate will have expertise in advanced quantitative methods, outstanding organizational skills, an interest in a structured collaboration that follows NIH milestones, and the ability to write research papers and reports. Social media, survey research, and experimental methods are highly relevant to this position, so applicants should be well versed in at least one of these approaches. A Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, communication, informatics, sociology, computer science) is required. If interested, please submit a CV and a research statement to dolores.albarracin@asc.upenn.edu.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology The Department of Psychology at The University of Tampa is seeking a diverse pool of qualified candidates to be considered for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2021. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,600 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 23 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 300 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 130 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News & World Report . Responsibilities involve teaching three 4-hour courses in Fall and four 4-hour courses in Spring including multiple sections of general psychology, introductory...

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities.   The   University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton   University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its...

The Department of Psychology at La Salle University is seeking an Assistant Professor and Director of their APA-accredited Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology. The position is a full-time, 9-month, not tenure track appointment with a secondary administrative appointment and a stipend for leading the Psy.D. program in the summer months. The position starts August 2021.    Essential Duties:   We welcome candidates whose experience in research, teaching, and service has prepared them to contribute to our program’s commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community.  The Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Psy.D. Program.    This includes teaching four courses per year.      Required Qualifications:   The candidate must possess a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.    The successful candidate must have exceptional organizational and leadership skills.      Preferred Qualifications:...

Opportunity: Circles of Care, Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a one-year, postdoctoral residency position. The position is scheduled to begin in August / September 2021.   Site: Circles of Care is a not-for-profit, comprehensive behavioral healthcare system. The organization includes five inpatient units, three outpatient facilities, residential programs, and numerous programs which serve the community of Brevard County, Florida.   Circles of Care inpatient units have approximately 120 licensed, inpatient beds, including acute mental health, crisis stabilization, chemical detoxification, substance abuse residential, and children’s crisis stabilization programs. Circles of Care is accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Health Care Organizations, is an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider, and has contracts with numerous managed care companies.   Position: The postdoctoral resident will primarily provide inpatient...

The Visual Cognition Lab (https://visualcognitionlab.com/) is hiring a postdoc(2-3 years) with strong quantitative skills to work with Dr. Heather Sheridan at the University at Albany, SUNY, on an NIMH-funded project in collaboration with Columbia University (1R01 MH121449-01A1: Neural Mechanisms of Reading Dysfunction in Schizophrenia). The successful candidate will use computational modeling to study the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying reading fluency impairments in Schizophrenia, as well as the link between literacy skills and functional outcomes. The candidate will also have the opportunity to combine their modeling work with empirical projects that integrate eye tracking methodology with both neurophysiological (EEG/ERPs) and fMRI-based studies of individual differences during reading.  The start date of the position is flexible and could be anytime during the summer or fall of 2021. The position is open until filled (for full consideration, apply by June 1, 2021)....

The Senior Director for Scientific Knowledge and Expertise will develop, maintain, and make broadly accessible psychological scientific knowledge and expertise that is most relevant to the current priorities of the association.  Activities will include the collection of relevant scholarly resources, the maintenance of databases to catalog scientific expertise, and the production/update of research syntheses that can be used for multiple teams within the association (e.g., within science, communications, advocacy teams, the CEO office, etc.).  Education and Experience: Doctorate in psychology. Must have broad understanding of the psychological scientific literature, including multiple theories and methodologies used therein. Knowledge of information research in the digital age. Ability to solve problems of substantial variety and complexity. Ability to undertake tasks broad in nature, requiring ingenuity, and originality and serve as a resource to others in the resolution...

The Senior Director for Science Strategic Partnerships will report directly to the Deputy Chief Science Officer and will serve in a key role to develop and execute partnerships that will broaden the impact of science initiatives and instantiate APA as a leader in the science community.  Partnerships will include, but are not limited to, other scientific associations, non-profit agencies, foundations, and academic institutions/departments to advance contemporary psychological science practices and applications.  A primary goal for this position is to establish APA as a leader in field-wide science initiatives, both within psychology and the broader science community.  This person will serve on the science leadership team. Education and Experience Required : Doctoral degree in psychological science or related field. A minimum of 15 years of senior management experience in an area related to psychological science.  Strong communication and organizational skills, including...

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Health Psychology Endowed Professorship. This distinguished professorship in psychology is a prestigious designation for a faculty member who has earned prominence for scholarly and professional achievements in psychology. The Distinguished Professor will serve as a researcher and educator in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a funded research program and mentor and train both undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques. The successful candidate is also expected to publish in peer reviewed journals and work collaboratively with colleagues from psychology and other related disciplines. The successful candidate is also expected to work with psychology leadership to implement the M.S. in Health Psychology program and to extend graduate program offerings, and, advance the University’s goals in...

Chatham University Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Founded in 1869, Chatham University has an enrollment of over 2,200 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability & health, the arts & sciences and business & communications. Chatham has consistently been named a College of Distinction and a “Best College” by U.S. News & World Report, and — as the alma mater of environmental icon, Rachel Carson (Class of ’29)—is perennially ranked as one of the greenest colleges in the United States by Sierra Magazine and the Princeton Review . Chatham’s mission is: “to prepare students to build lives of purpose, value and fulfilling work…by preparing graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably.” Building on this mission, Chatham is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive...

Job Summary   The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Chrysikou (www.chrysikoulab.com) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to our NSF-funded project on learning preferences and domain differences in design fixation. The project is a collaborative study involving scholars from various disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, engineering, architecture, and computer science.  The Research Assistant will work closely with Dr. Chrysikou as well as with a full-time postdoctoral research associate and other members of the study team. This research assistant will be an integral member of this scientific team and will have opportunities to network, earn authorship on publications, and present posters at scientific meetings.  Our lab focuses on basic and translational research on the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, higher-order thought, and goal-oriented action. We are part of the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program (...

Job Summary   The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Chrysikou (www.chrysikoulab.com) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our NSF-funded project on learning preferences and domain differences in design fixation. The project is a collaborative study involving scholars from various disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, engineering, architecture, and computer science. You will be responsible for the implementation, analysis, and write-up of resting-state and task-based fMRI studies to understand individual differences in learning in design students. You will work closely with your mentor, as well as with a full-time research assistant and other members of the study team. Your postdoctoral training will be tailored to ensure that you are gaining the relevant skills and experiences to launch your independent research career. Our lab focuses on basic and translational research on the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, higher-order...

Instructional Faculty in Psychological Data Science   College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts   Department: Psychology   Posted: Apr 1, 2021   Apply By: Open until filled   Description   The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a candidate for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction to teach undergraduate and possibly post-graduate courses. Professional faculty positions are 3-year renewable contracts and salary will be dependent upon position and qualifications. Background check conducted on applicant selected.   Qualifications   The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory statistics with an emphasis on practical approaches to visualizing and analyzing real data. When covering traditional parametric tests, p-values should be treated as continuous probabilities (rather than as significant/not significant), and other sources of information, such as effect sizes and...